Emerging from this paradox is chọcho, a digital platform designed to unlock idle resources and foster a culture of mindful sharing. According to the Global Fashion Agenda, the world produces approximately 92 million tonnes of textile waste each year. This circulation not only reduces pressure on the waste disposal system and saves resources, but also contributes to solving social welfare problems. This represents a fundamental shift from “private ownership” to “community sharing,” where an item's value is measured by its utility rather than its time spent in storage. A tech-driven approach to community sharingThe chọcho platform leverages technology to address household waste by facilitating a “give-and-receive” network through a voluntary gifting model.

Source: VietNamNet News January 17, 2026 02:50 UTC